“Leonard embodies what we value in our program with his toughness, competitiveness and team first mentality,” Appert said, “while Curadi, McGowan and Neal will provide critical leadership depth to help our team rise to the challenges that we will face during the season.”

A native of Napanee, Ontario, Leonard played in 37 games for the Engineers last season, finishing second among RPI defenseman in scoring (1-11–12, +18). He has played 112 career games for RPI (7-26–33).

A defenseman out of Cheshire, Conn., Curadi played in 36 games for RPI last season (2-3–5) and has played 93 in his career (2-8–10).

Neal, a forward from Minesing, Ontario, played in all 37 games for the Engineers last season (10-17–27). He has played 92 career games (20-41–61).

A forward from Toronto, McGowan appeared in 33 games for RPI last year (4-7–11) and has played 98 in his career (14-23–37).